| Verb | 1. | inflame - cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"inflame - become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed" | |
| 2. | inflame - catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"flare up - ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down; "the fire flared up and died down once again" | |
| 3. | inflame - cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" | |
| 4. | inflame - arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"ferment - work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa" | |
| 5. | inflame - become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed"inflame - cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint" | |